Impact of Relaxation Sessions Using a Virtual Reality Application on the Sleep Quality of Caregiv… (NCT07395323) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Relaxation Sessions Using a Virtual Reality Application on the Sleep Quality of Caregivers Working Night Shifts
40 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
This project aims to evaluate the impact of relaxation sessions conducted using a virtual reality device on the sleep quality of night-shift healthcare workers. The intervention specifically targets the immediate post-night-shift period, a critical time for recovery, by offering immersive guided relaxation experiences designed to reduce anxiety and promote both mental and physiological relaxation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* State-certified nurse or nursing assistant (GHU, GHPG staff)
* Regularly working night shifts and on duty in the units
* Age 18 years and over
* Informed individuals who have signed written consent
* Individuals affiliated with a social security scheme and must be able to understand and read French.
Exclusion Criteria:
* No possibility of follow-up (subjects on fixed-term contracts, ongoing transfers, student reinforcements, etc.)
* Subjects with insufficient command of the French language, preventing them from taking the tests
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women (disruption of the sleep cycle), or women with young children.
* Individuals with a pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, unless medically advised otherwise (due to the radio-magnetic waves emitted by the virtual reality headset)
* Individuals with epilepsy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Compare the evolution of sleep quality of paramedical professionals assessed by the PSQI scale, with or without intervention, (cross-over design).